Technical Surveillance Expert

Level: Senior Professional

Area of Expertise: General Staff/Monitoring

Vacancy Number: SURVEIL

Duty Station: Kyiv with routine travel to eastern Ukraine

Apply by: 30 September full consideration

View the job description: https://www.pae.com/careers-react-opportunities

 

 

Tasks and Responsibilities and Expected Output/Deliverables:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff and working closely with the SMM’s Operations, Planning Procurement and Information Technology units, the Technical Surveillance Expert will assess existing technologies and provide technical expertise regarding recommendations on technology concept, procurement and implementation of an integrated surveillance system.  The goal is to build and maintain an integrated surveillance system to monitor the contact line in eastern Ukraine.   The assignment is based in the SMM’s Head Office in Kyiv and will require frequent travel to eastern Ukraine.

 

The Technical Surveillance Expert is expected to:

·         Contribute to needs and site assessment for existing technologies and for future technology procurement and implementation;

·         Advise on procurement, acquisition and implementation of acoustic technology sensors;

·         Provide recommendations on the development of technical surveillance plans ensuring coherence with the mission’s overall strategic direction;

·         Contribute to increasing and improving the surveillance technology capacities of the SMM;

·         Contribute to the operationalization of the various technological surveillance concepts of the SMM;

·         Contribute to the development of plans on, inter alia, command and control, operational support, technical and expert support deployment, personal security (in co-ordination with the SMM’s regional security advisors), logistics and administration as they relate to technological surveillance;

·         Advise on mission-specific common technological surveillance standards;

·         Advise on practices of setting up proper management and analysis of the data acquired by different surveillance systems, including acoustic sensors;

·          Performs other duties as required.

 

Key deliverables

Detailed Plan(s) for use of technical surveillance technologies at identified SMM Areas of

Interest, Permanent Weapon Storage Sites and Weapon Holding Areas

 

Necessary Qualifications:

·         At least five years of professional experience in the area of surveillance technology;

·         Knowledge of technological specifications, implementation concepts, technical implementation requirements;

·         Expert knowledge of existing surveillance technologies; especially acoustic sensors

·         Proven experience in provision of technical advice regarding planning, training, implementation;

·         Professional fluency in English including drafting skills;

·         Good communication skills, initiative and problem solving skills;

·         Computer literacy with knowledge of the Microsoft Office package;

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;

·         Ability to travel to hazardous and hardship locations in eastern Ukraine.

·         Excellent physical condition.

 

 

To Apply:

1.       Read about the OSCE and its Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine: http://www.osce.org/ukraine-smm/

 

2.       Enter the vacancy number SURVEIL in your online application at: http://www.pae.com/careers-react

 

3.       Customize your work histories and cover letter to demonstrate a detailed understanding of the job and how your experience would support your candidacy.

 

4.       Contact the PAE-REACT team if you have any questions at: react@pae.com

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Please specify topics of interest

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paubrey@strategicopportunities.net 

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Submit resume/CV via portal on company website:  

www.strategicopportunities.net

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Please specify topics of interest. 

Submit Resume/CV to:

paubrey@strategicopportunities.net

 - or - 

Submit resume/CV via portal on company website:

www.strategicopportunities.net

Strategic Opportunities International or SOI  is looking for Instructors/Facilitators to assist in an upcoming proposal. SOI's focus is on Sub Sahara Africa. Please submit resumes/CV to below listed email and/or website. Interested personnel will be required to sign a non-binding letter of Intent. Resumes/CVs need to list security clearance held (if any), foreign languages spoken and degree of fluency as well as educational level

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Please specify country/countries as well as topics of interest

Submit Resume/CV to: 

 paubrey@strategicopportunities.net

 - or - 

Submit resume/CV via portal on company website:  

www.strategicopportunities.net

Strategic Opportunities International or SOI  is looking for Instructors/Facilitators to assist in an upcoming proposal. SOI's focus is on Sub Sahara Africa. Please submit resumes/CV to below listed email and/or website. Interested personnel will be required to sign a non-binding letter of Intent. Resumes/CVs need to list security clearance held (if any), foreign languages spoken and degree of fluency as well as educational level.

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 Submit Resume/CV to:

 paubrey@strategicopportunities.net

  - or - 

Submit resume/CV via portal on company website:  www.strategicopportunities.net

DUTIES:  Support the USSOCOM “Sovereign Challenge” program to provide a series of phased strategic engagements with Washington DC-based foreign defense attaches and associated diplomats and other experts aligned with Strategic Operations Forces (SOF) priorities.

LOCATION:  Tampa, FL

REQUIREMENTS:

·         Must have at least 5 years of DOD-related public diplomacy experience

·         Must have a BS degree in Public Diplomacy or related public service discipline.

·         Must have at least 5 years of management, communication, and leadership skills in overseeing engagements with at least 100 Distinguished Visitors from at least 60 sovereign nations.

·         Possess written and oral communication skills to converse with Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), State/Democracy Human Rights Labor (DRL), American embassies overseas and Defense Attachés in DC to assure the execution of Congressional requirements under the Leahy Human Rights vetting process as demonstrated by 5 years of  successful compliance with the Section 620M of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. 

·         Possess two years’ experience with DOS International Vetting and Security Tracking (INVEST) system.

·         Demonstrate at least 3 years’ experience in planning for large-scale (>30 individual) Distinguished Visitor events on behalf of senior leadership, to include: conducting research and presenting recommendations on various venues, scheduling and leading site surveys, and presenting site survey results to the Government.

·         Requires TS/SCI clearance

CONTACT:  Tony Gray at GX COR, LLC at tony.gray@gxcor.coand (813) 389-9376

DUTIES:  Support the USSOCOM “Sovereign Challenge” program to provide a series of phased strategic engagements with Washington DC-based foreign defense attaches and associated diplomats and other experts aligned with Strategic Operations Forces (SOF) priorities.

LOCATION:  Tampa, FL

REQUIREMENTS:

·         Must have the ability to communicate verbally in Arabic and English with foreign Defense Attachés at language proficiency level 2.

·         Must have at least 2 years of experience as a Defense Attaché, Foreign Area Officer (FAO), Political Advisor (POLAD) or Deputy POLAD, or Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO)/ (in any GCC or Functional Combatant Command (FCC) to more fully comprehend Department of State (DOS) Public Diplomacy goals. 

·         Must have experience in planning, executing and facilitating group discussions and produce tangible results to include analysis useful to USSOCOM Enterprise as demonstrated in previous facilitator group discussions/strategic forums.

·         Ability to do comprehensive research and produce innovative thought-pieces, topics and processes to further improve Sovereign Challenge as demonstrated in public or private publications

·         Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or 3 years demonstrated project management experience.

·         Must have 1 year experience using MS Office products including SharePoint, word, and PowerPoint on a daily basis.

·         Requires TS/SCI clearance

CONTACT:  Tony Gray at GX COR, LLC at tony.gray@gxcor.coand (813) 389-9376

Title: Group Leader

Employer: Multinational Defense and Security Solutions Company

Salary: $94,470 to $110,000 + expat package (Includes secure Western compound with single occupancy accommodations, utilities, internet/satellite TV, and active Saudi military security. Provided a 2015/2016 Tahoe vehicle to drive.)

Location: Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Start date: As soon as possible

Type: Full-time

Experience: Minimum 10-15 years

Education: BA/BS

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

 Overseeing the development and delivery of instructional services on assigned projects.

 Managing and directing the project team to ensure all technical, schedule, and delivery requirements are met.

 Working closely with Program Manager to provide detailed project data for formal cost, schedule and performance tracking and reporting.

 Being responsible for the performance of employees working contract tasks.

 Ensuring the appropriate resources are provided and available for project execution IAW contract requirements.

 Interfacing with the customer project lead to ensure products and services are delivered in accordance with contract requirements.

 Coordinate contract requirements and reports with appropriate stakeholders including Kratos senior management.

Minimum Qualifications

 Valid US passport with at least two-years until expiration is mandatory.

 BA/BS degree in business management, education or equivalent.

 Former US Navy, Marine, Army, Air Force, or Coast Guard Senior Enlisted or Officer.

 A minimum of 10-15 years of specialized experience in managing training projects preferably for military related requirements.

 Experience with management techniques, especially with Academic Instruction in a formal classroom setting

 Experience managing multi-disciplinary training teams for the development of complex instructional tasks

 Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and direction to large teams in the required tasks.

 Proven expertise in the management and control of project resources.

 Proven successful interaction with senior military and Government personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

 A degree in TEFL or TSOL certification is desirable

 Prior service or retired US Navy E-8/E- 9 or O-4/O- 5

 Experience with English Language Training in the Gulf Region, including familiarity and experience in teaching and managing the execution of the DLI/ALC curriculum in a formal military environment and/or significant experience teaching in the ESL community.

 Management or administrative experience in a military academy - overseeing faculty, facility, and classroom logistics and processes.

Contact: Inquiries@GlobalProfessionalSearch.com

Title: Group Leader (GL)

Employer: Multinational Defense and Security Solutions Company

Salary: $80,000 to $85,000

Location: Orlando, FL

Start date: As soon as possible

Type: Full-time

Years Experience: Minimum 12 years

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Security Clearance: Not required

Overview

The Group Leader (GL) manages and directs the project team to assure all technical, schedule, and delivery requirements are met. The GL works closely with the Program Manager to provide detailed project data for formal cost, schedule and performance tracking and reporting. The GL may interface with the customer project lead and end users to ensure products and services are delivered in accordance with contract requirements.  

The successful candidate will have practical knowledge and skills in the application of a wide range of analytical and management techniques, especially USAF aircraft maintenance processes, procedures and support. Technical and operational experience with USAF fixed-wing tanker aircraft (KC-10, KC-135, etc) highly desired.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

 Manages multi-disciplinary maintenance teams to develop complex maintenance tasks.

 Manages multiple projects and teams simultaneously within common processes and procedures.

 Budgets for and controls project resources.

 Is responsible for the performance of employees working contract tasks.

 Ensures that appropriate resources are provided and available for project execution IAW contract requirements.

 Successfully interacts with senior military and Government personnel.

 Handles complex program planning, cost estimating, budgeting, financial tracking, resourcing, and monitoring of short term and long-term multiple- disciplinary teams and project objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

 A BA/BS degree in business management, engineering or equivalent is required.  

 Former USAF program experience.

 Minimum of 12 years of specialized experience and management responsibility of teams in technical disciplines related to the requirements.

 Minimum of 10-15 years of specialized experience in USAF aviation maintenance training experience is desired.

 Experience in the development of military training programs and systems.

 Experience managing formal USAF Aviation Maintenance Training Curriculum and Courseware Design and Development.

 Experience in military maintenance, operations, service, and/or military standards.

 Technical understanding of the basic principles of systems engineering for software-based systems.

 Adept in Microsoft Office Suite, including working knowledge of MS Project.

 Demonstrated experience in problem solving for complex, multi skill required issues.

 Superior interpersonal abilities and communication skills.

 Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, and flexible.

Preferred Qualifications

 MS or equivalent in technical management.

 Technical and operational experience with USAF fixed-wing tanker aircraft (KC-10, KC-135, etc) highly desired.

 Experience managing formal USAF Fixed-Wing Bomber/Tanker Maintenance Training Curriculum and Courseware Design and Development. 

Contact: Inquiries@GlobalProfessionalSearch.com

Title: Program Manager

Employer: Multinational Defense and Security Solutions Company

Salary: $90,000 to $95,000

Location: Orlando, FL

Start date: As soon as possible

Type: Full-time

Years Experience: Minimum 12 years

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Security Clearance: Not required

Overview

Responsible for all aspects of execution of assigned program(s) including organizational, financial, management, performance, spending, and successful completion. Manages and directs, all phases of a program or project from inception to completion. May also oversee activities of one or more product groups or divisions, and be a Supervisor of specified employees.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

 Participates in proposal or statement of work preparation and establishes and monitors master plans and schedules.

 Maintains contact with customer regarding program cost, schedule and administrative requirements.

 Works with Project Managers and Resource Sponsors to plan and manage workload.

 Determines and integrates the required program management team functions that may include: purchasing, engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, and administrative areas.

 Ensures program planning and monitoring activities and performance is in accordance with contractual obligations and specified ISO, CMMI, ITIL, Earned Value or the quality/financial control processes.

 Manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously within common processes and procedures.

 Handle complex program planning, cost estimating, budgeting, financial tracking, resourcing, and monitoring of short term and long-term multiple- disciplinary teams and project objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

 Former USAF program experience.

 Program Management experience on USAF Aviation Programs.

 BS or equivalent technical management degree, related scientific or technical discipline.

 Minimum of 12 years of specialized experience and management responsibility of teams in technical disciplines related to the requirements.

 Experience in military operations, service, and/or military standards.

 Experience in development of military training programs and systems

 Working knowledge of Integrated Master Schedule and Integrated Master Planning principles and practices.

 Technical understanding of the basic principles of systems engineering for hardware and software based systems.

 Technical ability to read engineering drawings and top level design work products.

 Awareness of Software CMMI principles and practices.

 PMP and/or DAWIA Level 3 Certification in Program Management.

 Working knowledge of DoD Acquisition framework and associated design milestones.

 Working knowledge of Earned Value Management.

 Adept in Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of MS Project.

 Experience in problem solving for complex, multi skill required issues.

 Superior interpersonal abilities and communication skills.

 Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, and flexible.

Preferred Qualifications

 MS or equivalent in technical management.

 Familiarity with the Air Force tanker community (KC-10 and KC-135).

Contact: Inquiries@GlobalProfessionalSearch.com